labor signs – Birthing Center of New York

You are 38 weeks pregnant and experiencing lower abdominal and back pain . You are not sure if this is true, real labor or false labor, Braxton Hicks contractions. How can you tell the difference? More than one answer,

You cannot tell without a vaginal exam
If you walk or change your position and the contractions lessen or stop, they mostly likely false, practice labor, Braxton Hicks . If they get stronger they are probably real labor
True labor usually have contractions that are regular for at least 60 min and continue, false labor is irregular and usually stop within the hour
Real labor is usually in the lower abdominal area and radiate to the back , Braxton Hicks usually involves all of the stomach

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